Government has announced a new wage subsidy, specifically for apprentices. The “Apprenticeship Boost” wage subsidy scheme kicks off from 1st August this year, to help employers retain and employ new apprentices while dealing with the effects of COVID-19.
There are times when checklists come in really handy, and I think this month is one of those times. We all have a lot on our plate, so I have kept this checklist brief, but practical. 1. Wage Subsidy Key Dates & Actions The application date for the current wage subsidy ends 9 June. If […]
There is no doubt about it, most of us have been impacted in some way or other with Covid-19, whether you’re in a business where it’s back to work this week, in an industry that will be facing challenges for some time yet, or perhaps somewhere in the middle. Over the last few weeks I […]
We know that for some businesses it’s going to be challenging over the next few weeks. Here are some things we hope you find helpful. 1. If you have staff who are in self-isolation – Flowchart This flowchart will help you with making decisions on when and how to pay. 2. We have put […]
… facial recognition isn’t just for you anymore – we mere mortals now have this capability in our workplaces too! Biometric data to track employee attendance has long been in use but until recently it’s largely been in the form of finger and thumb print scanning via a digital clock. But our growing ability to […]
2020 will see three key changes in the employment law space: 1. On 1 April the minimum wage increases to $18.90. We are encouraging our clients to think and plan for wage increases for their team now, even if the increases don’t kick in straight away. 2. On 27 June, new legislation around triangular employment […]
At People in Mind, we’re big supporters of spending locally so it’s great that we can participate in the Totally Locally programme – an initiative just launched this month by the Cambridge Business Chamber. Totally Locally is about supporting our local businesses and making a difference to our town. If each of us spent just […]
There’s a right way and a wrong way to reduce your staffing ratios…
What can you tell by the way job candidates interact (or don’t) when you contact them to book an interview? For me, it tells a lot.